Market Dynamics Of Materials Supply For Pv In China

China has become the largest manufacturing base for crystalline silicon modules in the world, and is becoming increasingly reliant on a domestic supply base. This article discusses the emergence of local supply chains and the strategic response of global suppliers to this domestic competition. It proceeds to review a set of conclusions from four case studies of formulated material supply within China that can apply to the supply-chain participants in the PV industry, concluding with some strategic considerations for suppliers on the cusp of entering the Chinese market.